Monsters and multi-colored patterns dominated the imaginings of students in Susie Crooks’ art classes at Pearsontown Elementary. They were recently showcased at The Streets at Southpoint shopping mall in South Durham.
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Vehicle-related theft accounted for 49 of the 109 South Durham police reports reviewed from July 31 through Aug. 6.
The Virgil Road proposal now calls for up to 190 homes and stronger stormwater protections. Thompson Village and two annexation-related rezonings also are on the Aug. 11 agenda.
A city-county working group wants Durham to focus on the people and places at greatest risk, improve coordination, and reduce shootings by 10% each year. A detailed action plan is due Aug. 25.
Turkey nachos, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, and pizza are among the Durham Public Schools lunch choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.
